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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,607.60, 866,411.40 and 245,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,607.60, 866,411.40 and 245,140.40 is: 367,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,607.60 : 866,411.40 = 245,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,607.60/866,411.40 = 245,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,607.60x = 866,411.40 × 245,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,607.60x = 212,392,437,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,392,437,160.56/577,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,710.60

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